The DeKalb County Recovery Court program hosted its 9th annual Children’s Christmas Party the New Life Connection Center. This year’s party included both the Adult and Juvenile program and the children of the adult participants as well as family and friends. Three adults graduated during the party, those graduating were Grady Murphy, Carlos Santos, and Anthony Walters. Each graduate gave their testimony and shared about how unmanageable their lives were prior to the program and each mentioned how thankful they were for the program saving their lives. 

The night included a hot chocolate making station with Mrs. Claus, Christmas Carols and music provided by Don & Barbara Kannapel of the Smith County Anti-Drug Coalition, Photobooth by Cosmos Creations, and of course Santa arrived to help pass out gifts! This year’s sponsors were Saint Thomas DeKalb Hospital, Smithville Church of Christ, and a generous donation by Tom & Jackie Vickers of Sober Living of TN which made the purchase of 18 bikes for the children possible! A special thanks to New Life Connection Center for the use of their facility as well as the Smithville Fire Department who put all of the bikes together. The DeKalb County Recovery Court wants to thank Shan Williams and the rest of the community for continuing to support our program.